WorksheetsQ1- G10- Review(Plate Tectonics: Earthqukes)
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 23mins
study of earthquake
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A quantitative value that measures the amount of energy released form the focus of an earthquake.
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They investigate earth shaking movements.
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seismically active volcanoes are found
Circum-Pacific earthquake belt
Mediterranean- Asia earthquake belt
Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquake belt
some earthquakes occur
Circum-Pacific earthquake belt
Mediterranean- Asia earthquake belt
Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquake belt
long curve belt of volcanoes and plate boundaries around the Pacific ocean
Circum-Pacific earthquake belt
Mediterranean- Asia earthquake belt
Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquake belt
also known as Pacific Ring of Fire
Circum-Pacific earthquake belt
Mediterranean- Asia earthquake belt
Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquake belt
accounts for about 15% of all earthquakes happening in the world
Circum-Pacific earthquake belt
Mediterranean- Asia earthquake belt
Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquake belt
where most earthquakes occur
Circum-Pacific earthquake belt
Mediterranean- Asia earthquake belt
Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquake belt
also known as Alpine-Himalayan belt
Circum-Pacific earthquake belt
Mediterranean- Asia earthquake belt
Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquake belt
natural shaking of the Earth's lithosphere
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above the hypocenter which is the central point of an earthquake
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Type of Earthquake based on Focus:
Account for about 75% of the total energy released by earthquakes throughout a whole year.
shallow-focus
deep-focus
Type of Earthquake based on Focus:
considered more dangerous
shallow-focus
deep-focus
Type of Earthquake based on Focus:
It occurs when the subducting slab has plunged deeper than 70 km into the mantle.
shallow-focus
deep-focus
It is an instrument that records on paper the amplitudes of seismic waves.
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Body Waves:
generally move in a horizontal motion
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Body Waves:
travels slower
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Results in the interaction of P and S waves on the surface of the Earth.
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It refers to the measure of the earthquake's strength, based on impact on a specific location.
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Why is it important to locate the epicenter on an earthquake?
